This jolly snowman cake is the perfect centerpiece for a holiday buffet. He can be decorated simply, with a snowfall of confectioners sugar, or with frosting and candy bits.

When baking the cake, we recommend that you place a baking sheet on the oven rack below the pan to catch any batter that might drip over the edge.

This recipe courtesy of Williams-Sonoma.

For vanilla buttercream frosting recipe, click here.

When baking the cake, we recommend that you place a baking sheet on the oven rack below the pan to catch any batter that might drip over the edge.